Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) drives to the basket over Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, Pool)(Photo: Chris Steppig AP)

ARLINGTON, Texas —All those Kentucky freshmen against a Connecticut team already with a few championship rings.

After yet another game-winning shot from Aaron Harrison, the young Wildcats will have the first all-freshman starting lineup in an NCAA title game since Michigan's Fab Five in 1992.

The Huskies are back in the title game for the second time in four years, providing a chance for a second ring for three seniors who remained even after coach Jim Calhoun's retirement and being ineligible to play in the NCAA tournament last season under coach Kevin Ollie.

Eighth-seeded Kentucky (29-10) plays seventh-seeded Connecticut (31-8) Monday night in the first championship game since 1966 with two teams that weren't in the tournament the year before. The teams that year were Texas Western and Kentucky — the "Glory Road" game.

Kentucky was the preseason No. 1 this season, but the coach John Calipari's young Wildcats had fallen out of the poll before the tournament began three weeks ago. They have responded by winning a series of close tournament games and are listed as an early 3-point favorite.

Connecticut was ineligible last season because of academic issues and Kentucky played in the NIT.

Here are five things to know about the NCAA championship:

SOWN SEEDS: Eighth-seeded Kentucky and seventh-seeded UConn will make NCAA final history even before the clock starts ticking Monday. It will be the highest seed total to play in the title game since they started putting numbers by the names back in 1979 — the previous high when third-seeded UConn beat eighth-seeded Butler for the 2011 title. It's also the fourth time an eighth seed has made the championship game and the first trip for a seventh seed. The Wildcats and Huskies are far from mid-major darlings. They've got rich basketball traditions and star power, including Kentucky's Julius Randle and Connecticut's Shabazz Napier. The seeding is more of a reflection of each team's struggle during part of the season. Now each team is playing its best ball. Just don't call it low-seed magic. "I don't know about magical. We all just fight, we don't let the games go, and we know no matter what that we have a chance to win so we always try to keep fighting," guard Aaron Harrison said.

COACHES SUCCESSFUL AT DIFFERENT STAGES: Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie is in his second season with his alma mater. Calipari is going for his second national championship. Calipari has a 43-13 record in the NCAA tournament, including a title two years ago with Kentucky. He has also taken Massachusetts and Memphis to the NCAA tournament.

THEY STUCK WITH UCONN: Napier, Niels Giffey and Tyler Olander all were part of the Huskies' national championship season in 2011. Napier appeared in all 41 games as a freshman with the Huskies, averaging 7.8 points and three assists playing 23.8 minutes. He had four points, four rebounds and two assists in title game against Butler. Giffey also played in all 41 games, starting 10 of them, while averaging 2.2 points in 10 minutes a game. He had four points and six rebounds in the championship game. Olander started 21 of his 39 games in 2011, when he averaged 1.5 points and 1.8 rebounds a game. His role has diminished since then.

COMMON OPPONENTS: Florida's Billy Donovan and Louisville's Rick Pitino should have the best insight on the title game. They are the only coaches to face both Kentucky and Connecticut this season. The Gators topped the Wildcats three times, sweeping Kentucky for the first time in school history, and lost to the Huskies twice. UConn upset Florida 63-53 in a national semifinal Saturday four months after dumping Donovan's team on a buzzer-beater. The Cardinals dropped both meetings against Kentucky, including a 74-69 victory in the Sweet 16. Louisville beat UConn three times, including an 81-49 game in the regular season finale.

ROLLING WILDCATS: Kentucky hasn't lost an NCAA tournament game since losing to Connecticut in the 2011 national championship game. The Wildcats won the national title in 2012, and are 15-1 in the NCAA tournament over their past three appearances.

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Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson (12) drives to the basket past Kentucky guard James Young during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Kentucky won 74-73. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool) Chris Steppig AP

Wisconsin guard Josh Gasser is caught between Kentucky guard Aaron Harrison (2) and forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Police stand watch as Kentucky fans celebrate near the University of Kentucky campus, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Lexington, Ky., after Kentucky defeated Wisconsin 74-73 in the semifinals of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Final Four in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/James Crisp) James Crisp AP

A fire is started as Kentucky fans celebrate near the University of Kentucky campus, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Lexington, Ky., after Kentucky defeated Wisconsin 74-73 in the semifinals of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Final Four in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/James Crisp) James Crisp ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kentucky fans wave a stop sign with a burning shirt near the University of Kentucky campus, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Lexington, Ky., after Kentucky's 74-73 win over Wisconsin in the semifinals of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Final Four in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/James Crisp) James Crisp AP

From left, Wisconsin's Duje Dukan, Josh Gasser, and Evan Anderson are dejected in the locker room after losing to Kentucky 74-73 at their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Wisconsin guard Ben Brust reacts after his team's 74-73 loss to Kentucky in an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky reacts in the locker room after his team's 74-73 loss to Kentucky in an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky reacts in the locker room after his team's 74-73 loss to Kentucky in an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson (12) drives to the basket past Kentucky's James Young, left, and Julius Randle (30) during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Kentucky won 74-73. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool) Chris Steppig AP

Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson is fouled by Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison, top, while shooting a three-point basket near the end of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Kentucky won 74-73. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Charlie Neibergall AP

Kentucky celebrates after guard Aaron Harrison made a three-point basket in the final seconds against Wisconsin to win the game 74-73 during their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kentucky forward Alex Poythress (22) saves the ball from going out as Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky (44) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay AP

Kentucky forward Alex Poythress (22) saves a ball from going out against Wisconsin during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay AP

Kentucky forward Alex Poythress (22) goes after a rebound as Wisconsin forward Duje Dukan (13) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Kentucky guard James Young shoots against Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison (5) shoots against Wisconsin during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool) Chris Steppig AP

Kentucky forward Julius Randle (30) and,Wisconsin forward Duje Dukan go after a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Kentucky forward Julius Randle, left, fights for a rebound with Wisconsin forward Duje Dukan during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut gathers on the floor after beating Florida 63-53 at their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) drives to the basket over Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, Pool) Chris Steppig AP

Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) and Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) go after the ball during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, Pool) Chris Steppig AP

Florida guard Lexx Edwards sits dejected in the lockeroom after his team lost to Connecticut 63-53 at their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay AP

Florida center Patric Young (4) dunks as Connecticut guard/forward Niels Giffey (5) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Connecticut players and fans begin to celebrate in the final moments of the team's 63-53 victory over Florida at their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Tony Gutierrez AP

Florida center Patric Young (4) dunks as Connecticut guard/forward Niels Giffey (5) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool) Chris Steppig AP

Florida center Patric Young (4) dunks the ball in front of Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel (3) during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Tony Gutierrez AP

Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel (3) shoots against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool) Chris Steppig AP

Florida center Patric Young (4) and Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) go after the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel (3) shoots against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay AP

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) celebrates as he walks down court against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida center Patric Young (4) shoots as Connecticut center Amida Brimah (35) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) and Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) reach for a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Tony Gutierrez AP

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels dunks the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut center Amida Brimah (35) reaches for the ball as Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool) Chris Steppig AP